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Interest rate risk management in a rising rate environment

Abrigo

If an institution wasn’t fully prepared, however, it can nevertheless meet its goals using tailored asset/liability management (ALM) strategies. The blue line shows the effective funds rate, or the average rate at which institutions are actually lending and borrowing funds from one another. Is the reward worth the risk?

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 BSA Officers are the frontline defenders against financial crimes in banking institutions, and hiring the proper skill set for each BSA position is critical. BSA Officers must be able to identify risks and potential compliance issues to ensure a robust AML compliance program.

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How to Win Small Business Loans This Year

Abrigo

Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Roadblocks to Success.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. We have webinars , whitepapers , and other resources to make your job easier. Lending & Credit Risk. Whitepaper.

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The importance of peer benchmarking

Abrigo

As Tim McPeak, an executive risk management consultant at Sageworks, pointed out in a recent webinar , it may seem obvious, but benchmarking your bank against peers on some basic metrics is an important first step in any peer analysis.

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Do you know your bank or credit union’s top priorities?

Abrigo

Does senior leadership do a good job of communicating its top priorities? Sageworks Senior Risk Management Consultant Rob Ashbaugh said many financial institutions are focusing on portfolio growth in order to offset the profit-pinching effects of low interest rates and thin margins.

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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

Abrigo

In a recent Abrigo webinar presentation by John Geiringer, partner at the law firm Barrack Ferrazzano , John recapped exam findings and consent orders from 2019. It is critical for leadership and the Board of Directors to be engaged in all areas of the institution, including compliance with the BSA. Lending & Credit Risk.

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